Respiratory cases on rise amid change in weather

Karnal, March 4

Respiratory cases are on the rise in the district with a change in the temperature .

As per the data of the Civil Hospital, there has been a notable increase in patients suffering from cold and cough as their number has doubled in the past one week.

Previously, the hospital saw around 40 to 50 cases of respiratory illness on a daily basis, but the recent surge has led the number to over 100 cases per day. The situation is almost the same at Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, which is witnessing the influx of such patients, putting additional pressure on the existing healthcare facilities and resources.

Doctors have appealed to people to take proactive measures to take care of their health.

Senior Medical Officer Dr Kulbir Saini said the number of patients suffering from cough, cold, and viral infections has doubled. He advised the people to cover their body while venturing outside, especially in the morning and evening.